India, Feb. 18 -- MLA Sankalp Amonkar attended a special meeting on coal pollution convened by the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC), where he stressed that a clear and concrete roadmap must be prepared to permanently stop coal handling in Mormugao.

Addressing councillors, Amonkar cautioned against turning the sensitive issue into a political stunt ahead of the fast-approaching municipal council and assembly elections. He underlined that the fight against coal pollution should remain focused on public health and environmental protection rather than political gain. The MLA assured the council of his full support in all genuine efforts to halt coal operations in the region.

MMC Chairperson Girish Borker called for a special joint meeting i...